English translation by Vovin from Vovin, Alexander. 2009-2013. A New English Translation Containing the Original Text, Kana Transliteration, Romanization, Glossing and Commentary. Folkestone, UK: Global Oriental Press.:
“(1/2) [I] came [out to the sea] rowing [my] boat from the turn of the bay. (3) Since the wind is strong, (4/5) I will spend the night in the awesome middle of the offing, alas!”